Ready to brighten your day with a treat that’s as delightful as it is delicious? Our Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies are here to sweep you off your feet! Imagine biting into a vibrant, soft cookie, bursting with rich chocolate chips and a hint of velvety goodness. These cookies are quick to make, healthier than your average sweet treat, and overflowing with flavor. As a busy mom, I'm always looking for easy treats that I can whip up for my kids, without feeling guilty. These cookies are the perfect answer!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe is more than just a list of ingredients; it's a little slice of happiness. My grandmother used to make pink velvet cakes for every special occasion. They were a symbol of love and celebration in our family. I've adapted her flavors into these Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies, hoping to bring that same joy and warmth into your kitchen. They're perfect for sharing, gifting, or just enjoying a moment of sweetness all to yourself.
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, then add the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and milk. Mix until well combined. Make sure that there are no lumps in the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—that ensures a light-textured cookie.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop Spoonfuls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between the cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and cookies are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature, ready to spread the pink velvet love in every bite!
Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Beat in the egg, then add the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and milk. Mix until well combined. Make sure that there are no lumps in the batter.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring, 1 tablespoon milk
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—that ensures a light-textured cookie.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fold in the chocolate chips.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between the cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and cookies are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, ready to spread the pink velvet love in every bite!